1984 Quiz Chpts 1 - 4

What can Winston’s role in the Party best be described as?

• • High-ranking.

• Undercover spy.

• • Insignificant.

• Informant.

What is the purpose of the Ministry of Truth?

• To document historic events for future generations

• To collect information about the Party’s enemies

• To manage economic shortages in Oceania

• To alter historical records to fit the Party agenda

What is the relationship between the proles and the Party?

• • The Party considers the proles insignificant and non-threatening.

• The proles constitute the foundation of the national economy.

• The Party considers the proles a population likely to rebel.

• The proles provide information to the Thought Police.

What leads Winston to believe O’Brien also hates the Party?

• • Winston sees loathing in O’Brien’s eyes before the Two Minutes Hate.

• O’Brien slips Winston a note that reveals his feelings toward the Party.

• A member of the revolution tells Winston about O’Brien.

• O’Brien flashes a symbol of the revolution to Winston.

What crime does Winston commit in Chapter 1?

• • He visits a prole neighborhood.

• • He starts a diary.

• He is vocally critical of his superior.

• He skips a day of work.

How does Big Brother keep the constituents in check?

• Through pain and suffering.

• By reducing the cost of chocolate rations.

• Through confusion and fear.

• Through the Two Minutes of Hate.

Who comes to Winston’s door while he is writing in his diary?

• • Members of the Junior Spies

• O’Brien

• The Thought Police

• • His neighbor, Mrs. Parsons

What is the purpose of the Junior Spies?

• • It is a television program that offers propaganda to Oceania’s youth.

• • It trains children to spy on their parents and other adults.

• It is a training program for future spies in the Oceania military.

• It teaches children to be ninjas.

What are the world’s three ruling nations?

• • America, Russia, and China

• • Oceania, Eastasia, and Eurasia

• America, Europe, and Asia

• Oceania, Eastasia, and Westasia

Why does Winston have trouble remembering his childhood?

• • He has no photos or other records of that time.

• • He suffered a traumatic accident as a teenager.

• He has subconsciously buried the painful memories of his youth.

• He has been brainwashed by the Party